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4 To add a DNS server, click Add, and enter the fields:
– Supported IP Format — Select whether the IPv4 or IPv6 format is
supported.
– IPv6 Address Type — When the server supports IPv6, this specifies
the type of static address supported. The possible options are:
• Link Local — A Link Local address that is non-routable and used
for communication on the same network only.
• Global — A globally unique IPv6 address; visible and reachable
from different subnets.
– Link Local Interface — When the server supports an IPv6 Link Local
address, this specifies the Link Local interface. The possible options
are:
VLAN — The VLAN on which the IPv6 interface is configured.
•
ISATAP — The IPv6 interface is configured on an ISATAP
•
tunnel.
– DNS Server — Enter the IP address of the DNS server being added.
– DNS Server Currently Active — Displays the DNS server that is
currently active.
– Set DNS Server Active — Check to activate the selected DNS server.
Configuring DNS Servers Using the CLI Commands
The following table summarizes the CLI commands for configuring the fields
in the Domain Name System pages.
Table 9-33. DNS CLI Commands
CLI Command
ip domain lookup
ip name-server {server1-
ipv4-address|server1-ipv6-
address} [server-address2
...server-address8]
no ip name-server [server-
address ... server-address8]
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Description
Enables DNS system for translating host
names to IP addresses.
Sets the available name servers. Up to eight
name servers can be set.
The no form of the command removes a
name server.